PSNI thanked the community for their help and support in dealing with the matter

A man has been arrested and charged following a report of a child approach in Newtownabbey.

Police responded to the report in the Mayfield area of Newtownabbey on September 9.

As a result of information provided and subsequent enquires, a man was arrested a short time later.

He has since been charged and will be brought before the Courts.

Posting on PSNI Newtownabbey and Carrickfergus Facebook page, a PSNI spokesperson said: "I understand this is a very emotive issue and the safety of our children is very much a PSNI priority.

"We thank the community for their help and support and rest assured that this suspect has been swiftly and robustly dealt with.

"We at Newtownabbey PSNI are aware that this suspect's name may now be in the public domain.

"The judicial process must now be allowed to proceed without being compromised or interfered with - there is never justification for anyone taking matters into their own hands - their actions may amount to criminals offences which in turn will be investigated."